Chapter 93: Buying a Mule Cart

Chapter 93: Buying a Mule Cart

Shu Yu followed the steward Yu to inspect the remaining rouge and powder. They were actually quite good, except for a few that were not very good, the rest of the twenty or so boxes were better than what Cui Hua and the others bought from the rouge shop in town.

Shu Yu thanked Steward Yu and he left, along with the middleman who received the commission.

Shu Yu stayed behind to inspect the shop. Now she was the only one in the shop, and she had to think carefully about how to arrange it according to the layout of the shop.

It wasn't until she walked out of the shop that Steward Yu whispered to the middleman, "You must keep what happened just now a secret, especially the rent. Our master also knows about their situation, and with this kind of connection, it's known that their family has suffered some fright and unjust treatment. If we didn't encounter this, it would be okay, but if we did, we could help them a little bit, and it could be considered as giving them some relief. We didn't directly waive the rent, but we also took care of the girl's self-esteem. However, if this matter is spread out, it's bound to destroy the market."

The middleman nodded in understanding. "I understand, I understand."

Steward Yu gave the middleman a couple of silver coins and left with a smile

The Yu family didn't care about the small amount of rent for the shop. If possible, the master would like to sell the shop directly. But now that he had just announced to the public that his wife was seriously ill, if he rushed to sell the shop she managed, outsiders would inevitably be suspicious and cause more trouble. It was better to rent it for a while and sell it later when the situation had calmed down.

Moreover, after listening to what the nun said, the master had been doing good deeds during this period of time, especially when it came to the matter of the children, which he took extra care of. Those twins who almost suffered a calamity, of course, had to be helped.

After Shu Yu finished inspecting the shop inside and out, she was very satisfied.

Then she went next door to the silk shop and bought some better quality fabrics. She picked and chose some good rouge and powders and prepared to go back.

When she passed by the carriage and horse shop, Shu Yu hesitated for a moment. She needed to buy a cart, not to mention a carriage, but at least a mule cart would be convenient for delivering goods and traveling.

She inquired and found out that there weren't many horses in Jiangyuan County, and good horses were out of the question. Those who had money and power all went to the capital to buy them. Therefore, the price of horses here was around fifteen to twenty-five taels.

"The mules are much cheaper, the lowest being eight taels, and the highest being twelve taels," the seller said.

After some hesitation, Shu Yu turned and went to the market for cattle and horses. Half an hour later, she led out a mule-drawn cart. The seller stood behind her, sighing incessantly, "This young girl sure knows how to bargain." He thought she was young and ignorant, and that he could make a killing off of her.

Unexpectedly, the mule that was originally priced at twelve taels ended up being sold for only eleven taels. But that wasn't all. The cart that was attached to the back was both beautiful and sturdy, and she was swindled into buying it.

Shu Yu gave twelve taels for both the mule and the cart, essentially getting the cart for free.

Shu Yu smiled as she put everything on the cart and headed towards Shishi Village. She had learned how to drive a mule-drawn cart, and the mule was well-behaved, making the journey smooth and easy.

As soon as she arrived at the entrance to Shishi Village, the cart caught the attention of the villagers. There were only two cows and a donkey in the entire village, so no one had ever bought a mule-drawn cart before.

Assuming that Shu Yu had rented the cart, since she had rented one twice before, the villagers glanced at her and then turned their heads to whisper in hushed tones.

(End of this chapter)